By integrating satellite mapping, airborne-laser technology, and ground-based plot surveys, scientists have revealed the first high-resolution maps of carbon locked up in tropical forest vegetation and emitted by land-use practices. Penguin biologists from around the world warn that ten of the planet's eighteen penguin species have experienced further serious population declines. The effects of climate change, overfishing, chronic oil pollution and predation by introduced mammals are among the major factors cited repeatedly by penguin scientists as contributing to these population drops. Comparatively speaking, forests initially have a weaker cooling effect during heatwaves than open grassland. This is revealed in a study that could help refine models for weather and climate forecasts. Moreover, it also provides fresh arguments for the debate on reforestation in the context of climate change. The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted, according to analysis of recent satellite data. LONDON (Reuters) - Increasingly erratic rainfall patterns related to climate change pose a major threat to food security and economic growth, water experts said on Monday, arguing for greater investment in water storage. HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc's internal probe of the deadly April 20 blowout that unleashed the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill will assign blame to BP as well as other companies involved in the well's operations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. LONDON (Reuters) - Smart meters to boost energy efficiency in homes do not automatically achieve a significant reduction in energy demand, research showed on Wednesday. This October 10, the international climate campaign 350.org is organizing the 10/10/10 Global Work Party to profile innovative climate solutions across the planet. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, people are finding ways to get to work on local solutions and a clear message to their political leaders: We're rolling up our sleeves and working on solving this problem, what are you doing? A new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project examines the business case for putting carbon management near the top of the agendas for 10 large companies. For these firms, carbon management has helped reduce a range of long-term business risks that may one day threaten their bottom lines. Tarnished Earth is a dramatic street gallery of photographs telling the story of the destruction of Canada's boreal forest in the rush to extract oil from the tar sands just below its surface |
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